ihave R A problemfor 4 years now i have devloped another problem .that is bilateral carpal syndrome doctor has advised me restricted hand movement and to use wrist splint .he is SAYING THAT ALTIMATE SOLUTION ISSURGERY .iam using w splint in both hands for 16 hrs a day .iam taking lefno 10 ,folic acid ,ultracet ,feldex ahd zincovit .so can i stay like this for life long without having surgery .i want to know whether with thisprecaution the condition will remain same or it will detoriate further. iam 48 years old housewife having 2 children .